Model representing Earnshaw's detent chronometer escapement, 1950-1883
- maker:
- E Dent and Company
Model of chronometer escapement, for use with a projecting latern, made by Dent, 1950-1883. Represents the detent chronometer escapement, invented by Thomas Earnshaw 1777-1787. This escapement was typically used in marine chronometers.
Details
- Category:
- Time Measurement
- Object Number:
- 1883-67
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, steel (metal) and metal (unknown)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 1150 mm x 65 mm
- credit:
- Royal College of Science
